Best Harrison County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,007 students in Harrison County, WV.
The top-ranked public high schools in Harrison County, WV are Bridgeport High School, United High School and Evolution High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public high schools.
Harrison County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bridgeport High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Harrison County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridgeport High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
515 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7137
Gr: 9-12 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
United High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Evolution High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Robert C Byrd High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Eagle Way
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
South Harrison High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3073 Hawk Hwy
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7440
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Liberty High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Mountaineer Dr
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7470
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Jerry Toth Dr
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Evolution Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12 | 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
United Technical Center
Vocational School
251 Marietta St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7582
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Harrison County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Harrison County, WV include Bridgeport High School, United High School and Evolution High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harrison County?
8 public high schools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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